Judge Scott G. Alexander

A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Alexander, Scott G. (IJ code SGA, Miami, FL):

Overall track record

40 years on the bench (since 1987), 21,936 cases total, lifetime grant rate 22.1%

Last 3 years (2023–2026): 3,623 cases, grant rate 5.6% — roughly in line with the Miami court average (5.9%)

Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)

Nationality / Cases / Grant rate
Cuba                  1183    7.3%
Nicaragua              396    1.1%
Venezuela              352    6.7%
Guatemala              345    4.8%
Haiti                  293    1.6%
Honduras               265    5.6%
Colombia               221    5.8%
Mexico                 136   22.8%
Brazil                  83    1.9%
El Salvador             61   24.3%
Peru                    60    0.0%

Year-by-year

2023:  966 cases, 7.4% grant rate
2024:  853 cases, 9.1% grant rate
2025:  918 cases, 6.1% grant rate
2026:  886 cases, 1.4% grant rate

If you've appeared before Judge Alexander, I'd love to hear:

1. What's your nationality, and when was your most recent hearing?

2. How did your attorney prepare for this judge specifically?

Source: EOIR (U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review) public statistics, May 2026 release, compiled by AsylumTracker. A judge's historical pattern does not predict the outcome of any individual case; this is shared to help set realistic expectations. Real-experience accounts from the community are welcome.